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Southern Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and full of classic flavor, this Southern Potato Salad is the kind that shows up at every cookout and family table. With tender potatoes, mustard, eggs, and a touch of sweetness, it’s comforting, nostalgic, and always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 cup pickle relish sweet
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 0.5 sweet onion chopped
  • 4 eggs hard boiled
  • paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain, cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and onion powder.
  4. Pour dressing over potatoes and mix.
  5. Add relish, celery, onion, and chopped eggs; combine.
  6. Season to taste, top with sliced egg and paprika.
  7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Chilling is key—it allows the flavors to fully develop. For extra richness, add a bit more mayo before serving if needed.